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Cardiovascular NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The blood leaves the heart to the body through which chamber:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta, which distributes it to the body.
Question 2 of 5
Patient presents from having sudden cardiac death with presumed ischemia mediated VT with high grade CAD. Which is best treatment to improve survival?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CABG is a class I B indication in this scenario as it addresses the underlying high-grade CAD causing ischemia-mediated ventricular tachycardia, improving survival post-sudden cardiac death.
Question 3 of 5
21 y/o presents to the ER with abdominal pain, fatigue, and loss of appetite. He admits to IV heroin use and drinks 2-3 beers/day. He has mild scleral icterus, tender hepatomegaly, & antecubital needle tracks. Labs: T. Bili 5.6 mg/dL, AST & ALT 950 & 1280, Alk Phos 115, Albumin 3.4 HBsAg-, HAV IgM-, HBsAb+, HCV Ab-, HBcIgM-. Which labs is most likely to make a diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Given the history of IV drug use and acute hepatitis symptoms with negative serologies, HCV RNA testing is key to diagnose acute hepatitis C infection.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following measures improve the utility of serum prostate-specific antigen(PSA) in screening for prostate cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All listed methods enhance the specificity and sensitivity of PSA testing in detecting prostate cancer.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following organisms is an unlikely cause of endocarditis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: E. coli is an unlikely cause of endocarditis compared to the others listed, which are well-known causes.